TORONTO, Aug. 20, 2018 /CNW/ - Delivra Corp. (TSXV: DVA -
"Delivra" or the "Company") reported its financial results for the
three and six months ended June 30,
2018. All figures are reported in CDN dollars ($), unless
otherwise indicated. Delivra's financial statements are prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRS").
Highlights for the Second Quarter 2018:
- Achieved record revenues for the quarter of $1,310,846, representing a 17% increase over the
comparative quarter;
- Continued tactical marketing initiatives to educate and expand
the knowledge of pharmacists on the unique LivRelief product
offerings, further enhancing the profile of LivRelief as the #1
selling natural pain relief product and #1 selling nerve pain
relief product in Canada;
- Developed a revolutionary, proprietary topical cream base
therapeutic, DelivraTMN, for molecules of cannabis,
cannabis-like and opioids, for a safer, more targeted and
consistent delivery to patients afflicted with chronic pain and
anxiety; and
- Strengthened the Company's balance sheet by completing a
non-brokered private placement through the issuance of 3,561,423
units for gross proceeds of $1,246,498.
"We delivered record revenues this quarter driven by our
flagship pain products and we improved our cash position. With
increased sales, strong margins, and a robust consumer and
pharmaceutical portfolio, Delivra has built a platform to grow both
our consumer and pharmaceutical businesses," said Dr. Joseph Gabriele, CEO of Delivra. "With an
improved financial position, we believe there is significant
opportunity for growth of our OTC portfolio in Canada and will continue to focus on driving
revenue through strong marketing and advertising initiatives while
keeping a disciplined approach in seeking partners for
out-licensing opportunities of our pharmaceutical products."
Selected Financial Summary
CDN$ 000s
(except earnings
per
share and
percentages)
|
For the
three
months
ended
June 30,
2018
|
For the
three
months
ended
June 30,
2017
|
For the
six
months
ended
June 30,
2018
|
For the
six
months
ended
June 30,
2017
|
Revenue
|
1,310,846
|
1,121,689
|
2,306,784
|
2,373,986
|
Gross
profit
|
960,910
|
808,412
|
1,645,010
|
1,678,419
|
Gross profit
margin
|
73%
|
72%
|
71%
|
71%
|
Net loss per share -
basic
|
(0.01)
|
(0.01)
|
(0.03)
|
(0.02)
|
Delivra's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial
statements and management's discussion & analysis ("MD&A"),
for the three and six months ended June 30,
2018, are available via Delivra's website at
www.delivracorp.com and will be available on SEDAR at
www.sedar.com.
ABOUT DELIVRA CORP.
Delivra Corp. is a specialty biotechnology company having a
proprietary transdermal delivery system platform that can shuttle
pharmaceutical and natural molecules through the skin, in a
targeted manner. Delivra manufactures and sells a growing line of
natural topical creams with the proprietary transdermal delivery
system platform under the LivReliefTM brand, for
conditions such as joint and muscle pain, nerve pain, varicose
veins, wound healing, and under the LivSportTM brand for
sports performance. LivReliefTM products are available
in pharmacies, grocery chains, and independent health food stores
across Canada, including, but not
limited to, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Loblaw, Rexall,
Pharmasave, London Drugs, and on-line at www.livrelief.com. In
parallel with its consumer products business, Delivra also has a
mandate to license its patent-pending, proprietary transdermal
delivery technology platform to pharmaceutical companies globally,
for the repurposing of pharmaceutical molecules transdermally to
treat a broad range of conditions, along with licensing its
over-the-counter products globally. Delivra is headquartered in
Hamilton, Ontario and has a
research and development laboratory in Charlottetown, PEI.
Further information on Delivra can be found at
www.delivracorp.com and www.livrelief.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain information and statements
about management's view of future events, expectations, plans and
prospects that constitute "forward-looking statements", which are
not comprised of historical facts. Forward-looking statements may
be identified by such terms as "believes", "anticipates",
"intends", "expects", "estimates", "may", "could", "would", "will",
or "plan", and similar expressions. Specifically, forward-looking
statements in this news release include, without limitation,
statements regarding: the Company's revenues and financial
performance; the Company's drug research and development plans; the
timing of operations; and estimates of market conditions. These
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and
other factors that may cause actual results or events, performance,
or achievements of Delivra to differ materially from those
anticipated or implied in such forward-looking statements. The
Company believes that the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, but there can be no
assurance that actual results will meet management's expectations.
In formulating the forward-looking statements contained herein,
management has assumed that business and economic conditions
affecting Delivra will continue substantially in the ordinary
course and will be favourable to Delivra; that the Company will
continue to complete orders with existing customers and control
product pricing and expenses that clinical testing results will
justify commercialization of the Company's drug candidates; that
Delivra will be able to obtain all requisite regulatory approvals
to commercialize its drug candidates, that such approvals will be
received on a timely basis, and that Delivra will be able to find
suitable partners for development and commercialization of its
products and intellectual property on favourable terms. Although
these assumptions were considered reasonable by management at the
time of preparation, they may prove to be incorrect. Factors that
may cause actual results to differ materially from those
anticipated by these forward-looking statements include: the
ability of the Company to maintain existing product sales with
current customers at existing product pricing and expenses;
uncertainties associated with obtaining regulatory approval to
perform clinical trials and market products; the need to establish
additional corporate collaborations, distribution or licensing
arrangements; the ability of the Company to generate sales and
profits; the Company's ability to raise additional capital if and
when necessary; intellectual property disputes; increased
competition from pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies;
changes in equity markets, inflation, and changes in exchange
rates; and other factors as described in detail in Delivra's public
filings, all of which may be viewed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). Given
these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and information,
which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Except as required by law, Delivra disclaims any intention and
assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements to reflect actual results, whether as a result of new
information, future events, changes in assumptions, changes in
factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
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policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
SOURCE Delivra Corp